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Welfare Reform - Impact on Council Tenants

The Welfare Reform & Work Act 2016 contains a range of clauses relating to Council tenants' rents; benefit caps and associated rent standards. Following on from rent reductions in April this year, this report will assess commencement of further provisions within the Act.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Substantially / significantly effects 2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2016

Decision due: 19 Jan 2017 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods

Lead director: Corporate Director Communities, Partnerships and Housing

Contact: Tina Mustafa, Assistant Director Neighbourhoods Email: tina-mustafa@tamworth.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The tenant consultative group will inform the impact assessment for tenants

Agenda items

Documents

  • Welfare Reform - Impact on Council Tenants